Brandix takes Gold at the Industrial Safety Awards

RECOGNITION: "Companies that have a strong record with safety know that that it reflects positively on business," Minister of Industrial Development Kumar Welgama said at the Industrial Safety Awards 2006, held at the BMICH last week.

Addressing the gathering Minister Welgama said, "This shows the commitment and the determination of all participants in their pursuit of promoting a safe work culture." He went on to say that the winners no doubt understand that occupational safety is vitally important for business.

The Brandix Group bagged three awards in recognition of their efforts in minimising risks and occupational hazards at the work place, at the Industrial Safety Awards 2006.

Brandix Casualwear Limited, Seeduwa carried away the grand prize, the All Island Safety Award for large-scale companies, while the first runner up in the same category was Comfortwear Limited, Watupitiwala, a subsidiary of Brandix. Brandix Intimate Apparels Limited, Mirigama won a Merit award.

The event was organised by the Industrial Safety Division of the Department of Labour and was sponsored by the Industrial Safety Equipment Company (ISEC) and a total of 164 applications were evaluated.There were three main categories for the awards, small, medium and large scale.

The All Island Safety Award is awarded in recognition of a company, which has taken significant steps to manage safety and health risks at the work place as well as using risk assessment to eliminate or reduce risks at work.

With its vision "to be the inspired solution for branded clothing", Brandix believes that inspiration begins with its people. Accordingly, Brandix has initiated several employee benefit schemes beyond those that are legally mandated to increase both the productivity and motivation of its workforce.

These include employee assistance schemes relating to education, housing and health. It is also an equal opportunity employer that firmly respects the rights of it 18,500 employees.

The company is also a member of the Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production (WRAP) Certification Programme and firmly adheres to its principles, ensuring that apparel is produced under lawful, humane and ethical conditions.